A Thousand Steps Closer

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Editor,

As a longtime Laguna property owner and resident I am pleased to say that South Laguna is finally on the radar screen of city leaders. To hear them speak lately, not only are they putting residents first, but they finally say it’s time to throw a little recognition and support South Laguna’s way. This is a historical moment as we haven’t had this much attention since we officially incorporated almost 30 years ago.

Quite frankly, we owe this new-found attention to City Council candidate Judie Mancuso whose love for South Laguna started when she lived near Thousand Steps Beach. She remembers well our pristine beaches and peaceful community. If it weren’t for Judie responding to our mounting quality of life concerns and bringing them to the center of this election, South Laguna would still be an afterthought to the other candidates as we have been for decades. They have all had ample time to listen and perform. There’s no question that the sudden interest in us will be short-lived if Judie is not elected.

The issues that plague all of us are real and must be addressed and resolved. We won’t survive the status quo folks. We cannot accept leaders from days gone by who have not protected our community at large while in control of our destiny. We are living with the results of unmanaged tourism, inconceivable gridlock, a rise in property and violent crime, inadequate sidewalks and parking, wastewater dumping off Aliso endangering our ocean environment, an increase in transients, homeless, rehab facilities and short-term rentals in our neighborhoods, and inconsistent and selective governing by officials who have seriously jeopardized Laguna for special interests.

Enough is enough! I am voting for Judie Mancuso for City Council and I encourage others to join me. She is beholding to no-one and she will not wavier in her commitment to putting residents needs first, embracing progressive concepts such as Complete Streets and Vision Zero to improve mobility and safety in our town, and protecting our precious open space, marine and wildlife.

The way I see this election and the wonderful opportunity it presents to us is we can select an amazing role model who will set a positive course for change in motion and who will encourage Laguna’s next generation to step up as tomorrows leaders. Honor Judie with your vote!

MJ Abraham, Laguna Beach

 

 

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